housing citations Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does Ball (1985) argue about housing affordability crises?
Ball argues that affordability crises are not just about housing shortages but about how housing is produced and distributed.
How does Stratford (2022) describe the impact of political decisions on housing outcomes?
Stratford emphasizes the role of political decisions, such as the privatisation of social housing and deregulation of tenant protections, in shaping housing outcomes.
What do Ward and Aalbers (2016) argue about rent extraction in financialised housing markets?
Ward and Aalbers argue that rent extraction is enabled by the conflation of land and capital, treating housing as a financial asset rather than a social necessity.
What do Gallent (2018) and Ryan-Collins (2017) highlight about housing?
They highlight the transformation of housing into a financial asset, driven by global capital flows and the expansion of mortgage credit.
What is Harvey’s (1978) theory of capital switching?
Harvey’s theory explains how surplus capital is channelled into the built environment, fuelling speculative investment and price inflation.
What do Ryan-Collins et al. (2017) advocate for in terms of housing policy?
They advocate for regulating mortgage lending, taxing land and property wealth, reinvesting in social housing, and reframing housing as a social good.
How does Edwards (2016) critique simplistic supply-and-demand narratives?
Edwards argues that affordability issues are not just about supply shortages but about who controls land, how housing is financed, and for whom it is built.
What does Cheshire et al. (2014) argue about restrictive planning systems?
Cheshire et al. argue that restrictive planning systems, such as greenbelt policies, artificially constrain land supply, inflating prices.
How does Stratford (2022) describe the impact of foreign investment and second-home ownership on housing markets?
Stratford argues that foreign investment and second-home ownership contribute to demand pressures and speculative vacancy.
What does Edwards (2016) say about London’s housing market?
Edwards describes London’s housing market as shaped by financialisation, where housing is treated as an investment vehicle rather than a social good.
